Overview
The position of Head of Finance is based within an ambitious and fast-growing organisation consisting of multiple businesses. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating the accounts teams, preparing management accounts and reporting to directors.
The role is ideal for a qualified accountant who desires to work within an executive management team to further enhance the organisation and its financial operations.
The successful candidate would be largely responsible for administering their own workload and responsibilities, working with directors and senior managers to help the business achieve its goals.
Duties
- Managing and coordinating HR and recruitment responsibilities within the accounts team.
- Frequently reviewing the businesses requirements and strategy - adapting the structure, duties and roles of the accounts team to meet such requirements.
- Working with the directors and the executive management team to ensure cohesion with the overall operation of the business.
- Management accounts preparation with frequent reporting to the directors on the business performance.
- Overseeing client monies handling and accounting operations.
- Reporting and monitoring bad debt provision and assisting the operational recovery of debts.
- Supervising the payroll responsibilities and ensuring the duties are fulfilled.
- Responsible for all VAT, HRMC and legislative duties are up-kept.
- Preparing regular P&L and cashflow forecasts for the directors.
- Liaising with and reporting to external accountants and internal group finance accountant.
Key Characteristics
- Qualified accounts professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the industry.
- Strong leadership and coordination skills are essential for success in the role.
- The ideal candidate will have a resolute personality with good interpersonal skills, a balance of these two characteristics will allow the candidate to collaborate with other management teams whilst upholding the interests of the accounts.